Questions?

Today’s Reading: Mark 8:22-30

So after reading these scriptures I have a couple of questions. Why did Jesus not heal the blind man completely during his first attempt? I know that Jesus could have just spoke the word and this man would have been healed instantly, but instead he took him outside the village. Once outside of the village Jesus spit on the man’s eyes and then put his hands upon his eyes. When the man did not see clearly, Jesus put his hands back on his eyes. Why? What was the purpose of this? I know that it was not a weakness with Jesus, so it had to be something to strengthen the faith of either the blind man or the others that were around. Or here’s a thought, and of course this is just me, but maybe Jesus knew that I would question why some people are not healed instantly and this is just a reminder that no matter when the healing takes place, it is not a weakness on Jesus’ part, but something to strengthen me. While I am not certain of the answer and may never will be, I do know that Jesus did everything with the end in mind----he did and continues to do everything in the best interest of you and I---his children!

Alright, next question….Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about him? Not to tell people that he was the Christ? I really don’t understand this, so if any of you do please enlighten me! Did Jesus know that people would not believe them and that it could eventually cause more trouble for him and the disciples? I don’t know, but I know there is a purpose to this and Jesus told them this to benefit them and possibly us in some way.